NRF Foundation Retail Careers Blog » Question of the Week http://blog.nrffoundation.com A Virtual Community of Retailers, Educators, Students, and Business Partners Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:12:16 +0000 en hourly 1 Question of the Week–why retailers are accepting old products http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2009/03/31/question-of-the-week-why-retailers-are-accepting-old-products/ http://blog.nrffoundation.com/2009/03/31/question-of-the-week-why-retailers-are-accepting-old-products/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:12:46 +0000 Angela Elder, Sr. Director of Career Development Programs, NRF Foundation http://blog.nrffoundation.com/?p=279 ]]> Which of the following is NOT a reason that many retailers are accepting used electronic devices and other appliances?

  • Good publicity
  • Tracks items people no longer want
  • Increases store foot traffic
  • Convenient spot for recycling

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  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Barack Obama
  • Ronald Reagan
  • John Adams

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  • Environmentally-friendly Home Furnishings
  • Trendy Fashion Lines at Affordable Prices
  • New Luxury Brands
  • Baby and Maternity Products

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  • Crate & Barrel
  • PetSmart
  • Best Buy
  • Walgreens

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